Organic Baby Toys, Rattles, and Teethers
I wish some of these wonderful organic baby toys had been available
when my girls were little. Even though they are expensive compared
to mass-produced baby toys, I think it's so important to minimize chemical
exposure for babies and young children. Especially in the first year,
babies are putting everything in their mouths, and the baby can absorb
large amounts of toxic chemicals. Some of the chemicals haven't been
around long enough for us to even know what the long term consequences
might be, so if you are as concerned as I am, I would recommend buying
plastic-free toys that are as natural and paint/dye-free as possible for
your new baby.
Natural Wood Rattle Teething Toy
These baby-safe rattles have been made in the USA by
a small family business in Oregon for over twenty years. The sound
of these rattles is simply irresistible for babies (and adults too!)
Some young babies who crawl around at our store grab one out of the basket
near the floor. Then the baby doesn't want to let the rattle go,
so the parent ends up buying one. These unique rattles are handmade
from remnant woods of Oregon. No living trees are ever cut. They are filled
with copper & zinc bbs, hand-sanded and finished with Clapham's all-natural
bees wax. Hand-made in the U.S.A. Colors vary based on the type of
wood used (light, medium, dark color). We'll choose a type of wood
for you if that's okay. We have maple and cherry wood in stock currently
- which are both light-medium in color.
$15.95
Natural Wood Rattle Baby Toy
The rattle is sculpted in response to nature and organic
forms that blend harmoniously with a soothing sound. The experience of
the rattle is primarily tactile. The moving bead and organic textures encourage
the development of senses. Each rattle has a specific shape which is found
within the piece of wood. As Michelangelo was quoted to say, “the shape
is in the marble, I only remove what doesn’t belong.” The rattle
is crafted from cherry with a contrasting birch dowel. After the rattles
are sanded baby smooth, beeswax is hand applied bringing out the uniqueness
of the grain.
Hand-made in the USA, w/ beeswax finish
$14.95
Natural Wood Teething Ring Toy for Baby
This solid-wood maple teether was designed to stimulate
sight and touch with beautiful organic shapes and the comfort of hardwood.
Easy to grasp for little fingers and soothing to rub on tender gums, our
Maple Teether is best for the baby who, at about 3 months, starts to explore
the object-mouth relationship. Each teether is fashioned from maple wood
and finished with beeswax.
hand-made in the U.S.A.
$10.95
Unfinished Wood Teether
made in the U.S.A
This wood teether is very similar to the one above, but at a lower
cost. The quality is just as nice, with a very smooth surface.
$7.95 each
Sophie the Giraffe...the most talked about teething toy!
In natural rubber, for babies 0-12 months and up!
Born in France in 1961, Sophie quickly became a “must have”
in baby’s essentials. Designed to stimulate the senses and soothe the teething
gums, Mothers recognize right away the benefits of this little giraffe
for their child.
Sophie the Giraffe is one of Vulli’s most popular characters. Her success
is legendary with more than 10 million units sold in Europe since her creation.
In today’s fast paced world it is unusual to see a high production toy
still made by hand: Sophie requires 14 manual manufacturing steps.
Sophie is perfect for soothing Baby's sore gums when teething.
The singular scent of Natural Rubber from the HEVEA TREE makes Sophie very
special and easy for your child to identify amid all his other toys.
Babies also love the sound of the squeaker inside. Sophie's height
is 7 inches or 18 cm.
Sophie is safe, timeless and continues to charm more and more parents
and babies around the world every day. Proudly hand-made in the French
Alps with the finest Rubber and food quality paints.
Comes packaged in an attractive gift box with inside a card to personalize
for baby.
Reviews of Sophie: "I bought this toy for my daughter when she was
three months old. She is approaching 10 months now, and her face still
lights up when she see Sophie and hears her squeak. Sophie has gotten her
through months of teething, and now that the first two teeth are in, I'm
sure she will help her through the next ones as well. She has become a
well-loved and indispensable friend!"
"My four month old is obsessed with Sophie. She can't get enough
of it. It is easy for her to hold and bring to her mouth. She just started
to teeth and Sophie appears to give her some relief. She also loves the
"squeak" sound it makes and is able to make it squeak all by herself. I
love that it is easy to wash, small, and not cutesy or fussy. Although
it is more expensive than other toys, it is worth it. I highly recommend
this item."
Note: If you have a dog at home, you might prefer using Sophie while
out and about, instead of at home, since most dogs love squeaky-sounds
too (the squeaky sound is great to keep baby entertained in the car or
while waiting at the doctor, and Sophie is small enough to throw in the
diaper-bag and then simply wash with water when you get home).
$20.95
Zubels Hand-Knit Cotton Rattle/Bell Toys
Made in Peru.
Zubels are created using fair trade practices. They are skillfully
hand knit by Peruvian artisans paid a living wage. Using all-natural
cotton and eco-friendly dyes, our artisans create beautiful heirloom quality
toys to be cherished and loved by children of all ages.
$15.95
Zubels Hand-Knit Cotton Rattle/Bell Toys
Made in Peru.
Zubels are created using fair trade practices. They are skillfully
hand knit by Peruvian artisans paid a living wage. Using all-natural
cotton and eco-friendly dyes, our artisans create beautiful heirloom quality
toys to be cherished and loved by children of all ages.
Mermaid Toy with Bell Rattle $15.95
Zubels Hand-Knit Cotton Rattle/Bell Toys
Made in Peru.
Zubels are created using fair trade practices. They are skillfully
hand knit by Peruvian artisans paid a living wage. Using all-natural
cotton and eco-friendly dyes, our artisans create beautiful heirloom quality
toys to be cherished and loved by children of all ages.
$14.95
Natursutten Fish or Apple Teether
BPA-free. Made in Germany.
$11.75
Rubber Ducky Bath Toy
made in Spain
This is a natural rubber bath toy made in Spain (almost all "rubber"
ducky toys are made of plastic these days, but this old-fashioned toy is
really made of rubber!) Bathtime just isn't complete without this
classic, latex rubber duck. Even the slightest push creates a light
squeaky sound. Very cute old fashioned rubber ducky toy. We
also have a wood
paddle boat and sail boat for the bath.
$7.95
Dano Ducky / Ducki Bath Toy
made in the USA
The Dano Ducki solves all of the problems that parents have with bath
toys. It is BPA/Phthlate free and features a lid at the bottom so that
you can drain the water in it once the bath is over. No more squeezing
out ‘black’ water from your kids bath squirters. Plus for your little teether,
the duck bill and tail have been re-inforced for chewing, which is what
every child does when they get their hands on a bright squishy toy.
$7.95
This Under the Nile Organic Baby Toy is a great toy for teething
too!
Machine washable. Organic cotton with organic cotton stuffing.
Approx 7" tall. Made in Egypt.
$10.95
Haba Wood Rattles and Clutching Toys
These beautiful safe wood toys are made in Germany.
various prices (many styles available)
Wood Baby Spoon
Natural wooden baby spoons (baby size 5" long, or mini-spoon
4" long). Enjoy these handcrafted wooden spoons with unique
decorative carvings and flame-blackened edges. The baby spoons
are available in various designs (moon, star, heart). Made here in
the USA with Pennsylvania cherry wood. We special-ordered these baby
spoons unfinished (normally they are finished w/ mineral oil which we don't
like to use for babies), so this way you can decide if you would like a
finish applied or not. Some people like to use olive oil or
coconut oil, or we have an all-natural beeswax polish available at the
bottom of the page (or we can apply the beeswax to your spoon at no extra
cost). For care of wood spoons, avoid prolonged periods of moisture
(wash briefly without soaking, and dry w/ towel after use).
We ship the spoons in a padded recycled-paper jewelry box for extra protection
(the box also looks nice when the spoon is for a baby gift).
5" Standard-Size Baby Spoon $8.95
4" Mini-Size Baby Spoon $7.50
Vegetable Rattle Toys
These knit cotton rattle toys are so cute and fun for babies.
They can also be used as play-food even when the kids are older, and they
are safer than most wooden play food for young toddlers. Made in
Peru, fair trade product.
$35
Fruit Rattle Toys
$35
Mini-size Natural-finish Baby Rattle Toys
made in the U.S.A
Very cute for baby-shower gifts, these rattles are made
in the U.S.A.
$10 oval spin-rattle
$10 oval bell-rattle
$10 natural disc-rattle
